Daniel L. Haynes - Actor Profile

Daniel L. Haynes

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
7Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 6, 1889
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

About Daniel L. Haynes

Daniel L. Haynes was an American stage and film actor and clergyman. He's best known for starring in the early all-black King Vidor directed film Hallelujah.

Known For: Acting

Daniel L. Haynes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daniel L. Haynes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daniel L. Haynes's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Daniel L. Haynes's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Fury, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Daniel L. Haynes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel L. Haynes's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Fury (1936) movie poster
★7.5

Fury: Joe, who owns a gas station along with his brothers and is about to marry Katherine, travels to the small town where she

Fury

1936•Crime
★6.6
Hallelujah (1929) movie poster
★6.6

Hallelujah: A black laborer turns preacher after accidentally killing a man.

Hallelujah

1929•Music
★6.5
So Red the Rose (1935) movie poster
★6.5

So Red the Rose: During the American Civil War, Valette Bedford waits patiently for her husband Duncan Bedford, to return home, praying t

So Red the Rose

1935•Drama
★6.0
Escape from Devil's Island (1935) movie poster
★6.0

Escape from Devil's Island: Two men escape from the French penal colony but not from their jealousy over a woman.

Escape from Devil's Island

1935•Drama
★5.7
The Last Mile (1932) movie poster
★5.7

The Last Mile: Richard Walters is condemned to death for a murder he claims not to have committed. He arrives on death row just before

The Last Mile

1932•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Daniel L. Haynes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1936 Fury Taxi Driver (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1935 So Red the Rose William Veal Hit Similar →
1935 Escape from Devil's Island Djikki Average Similar →
1935 Mary Burns, Fugitive Jeremiah Flop Similar →
1932 The Last Mile Sonny Jackson... Cell 2 Average Similar →
1929 Hallelujah Zeke Hit Similar →
1922 John Smith Gangster (as Daniel Haynes) Flop Similar →

Daniel L. Haynes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel L. Haynes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel L. Haynes is "Fury" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Daniel L. Haynes acted in?

Daniel L. Haynes has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel L. Haynes?

Other notable films include "Hallelujah", "So Red the Rose", and "Escape from Devil's Island".

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